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Temp Solicitor (Employment)

Employer
Greater Manchester Police
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary
£39,705 - £41,745 per annum
Closing date
16 Jun 2019

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Practice area
Employment
Contract type
Locum/Contract
Hours
Full time
PQE
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Public sector/Charities

Job Details

Greater Manchester Police is one of the UK's largest police forces and is responsible for keeping people safe across more than 1,200 sq km. The Force covers the Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan areas.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, motivated and adaptable legal practitioner to join our friendly and supportive in-house Employment Team within Legal Services, based at Force Headquarters.

If you can demonstrate the attributes and behaviours that GMP expects of all its police staff and officers, we will welcome your application.

Employment Solicitor (2 year temporary contract)

You will have a thorough understanding of employment law issues including discrimination, whistleblowing and misconduct. Working alongside colleagues at all levels from across the Force; you will provide practical and timely legal advice. You will have excellent communication and client care skills and be capable of handling a case load of complex misconduct and employment related litigation. You will be a dedicated employment lawyer and a strong team player.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo security vetting.

For more information, a copy of the job descriptions including the essential and desirable short-listing criteria and to apply on-line please visit the Police Staff recruitment page at: www. gmp.police.uk

Company

 

Greater Manchester Police's Force Vision

We will be the most effective police force in the UK by:

- Putting people first in everything we do
- Being proud of delivering excellent service
- Working with, and for, the people of Greater Manchester to make communities safe and feel safer

About Greater Manchester Police

Greater Manchester Police was formed in 1974, serving more than 2.5 million people and covering an area of 500 square miles. GMP is split into 12 divisions - Bolton, Bury, Metropolitan, North Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, South Manchester, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan. There is also a specialist division based at Manchester International Airport.

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